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On July 12, Martie Pritchard (standing right) reads the story "Evolving Critic," written by Rachel Burden, a member of the Leisure Village Writers group. Listening are Maxine Smith (from far left), Burden and Marjorie Bishop. Pritchard edited the writers' latest book, "More Gifts to the Future from the Leisure Village Writers and Friends" as well as the first installment "A Gift to the Future from the Leisure Village Writers," published in 2016. (Staff Photo/Melissa Lizotte)

On July 12, Martie Pritchard (standing right) reads the story "Evolving Critic," written by Rachel Burden, a member of the Leisure Village Writers group. Listening are Maxine Smith (from far left), Burden and Marjorie Bishop. Pritchard edited the writers' latest book, "More Gifts to the Future from the Leisure Village Writers and Friends" as well as the first installment "A Gift to the Future from the Leisure Village Writers," published in 2016. (Staff Photo/Melissa Lizotte)

Leisure Village Writers share latest book of life stories with friends, community

When the Leisure Village Writers first met as a group with Chapman-based writer and former teacher Martie Pritchard in 2015

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Patten experiencing economic growth

Business is booming in Patten, with a number of new stores popping up in recent months, while other establishments have expanded their operations in the past year.

Potato Blossom Festival kicks off with townwide yard sale, horseshoe tournament

The 71st annual Maine Potato Blossom Festival brought out much of the local community for the opening festivities on Saturday.

Youngsters learn about bugs at Nylander Museum event

The Nylander Museum hosts numerous events and classes for the community spanning a number of topics, but the subject of Thursday’s gathering was one that no Mainer can escape: insects.

Micmac Fish Farm raising high quality fish with tribal significance

The Micmac Fish Farm, located on Micmac Farms on the Presque Isle Road, is in its second season of selling trout to private stockers, restaurateurs, and members of the general public.

Search for Houlton principal takes on new urgency with resignation of assistant

With the start of the new school year a little more than a month away, RSU 29 officials are still searching for a new high school principal, and now also must find a new assistant principal.

Presque Isle sets slight increase in property tax

City councilors Wednesday approved setting the property tax rate for the fiscal year at $25.82 per $1,000 of property value, a slight increase from last year’s mill rate of $25.60.

Crown Politics Browse Crown Politics

In Maine visit, Sessions promotes federal plan to crack down on fentanyl dealers

Attorney General Jeff Sessions appeared in Portland Friday to promote a federal push to prosecute suspected fentanyl dealers in parts of the country especially hard hit by the opioid crisis.

Despite protests, poll shows Trump’s approval rating holds steady in Maine

Good morning from Augusta. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will be in Portland on Friday to roll out an initiative in Maine and nine other states to target the opioid crisis.

LePage relents on sale of $115 million in voter-approved bonds

Gov. Paul LePage has signed off on the sale of about $115 million in voter-approved bonds after blocking the sale last month.

Sessions targets Maine, other states for crackdown on the sale of fentanyl

Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Thursday ordered federal prosecutors in 10 areas, including Maine, that have been especially hard-hit by overdose deaths from fentanyl to bring drug charges against anyone suspected of dealing the synthetic opioid, regardless of quantity.

Dropout candidates reshape Maine legislative campaign calculus

Good morning from Augusta, where the Legislature has left for a couple of weeks in a 2018 session that has seemed like it will never end.

DHHS chief rejects idea that Maine’s child protective system is ‘broken’

A system with a reputation for not responding to reports of child abuse or neglect will be the focus of new legislation coming from Gov. Paul LePage, Maine’s health and human services chief told lawmakers on Tuesday.

Sports Browse Sports

From the Bunkers – week of July 11, 2018

Summer hit with a vengeance last week with temps in the 90’s and humidity up there. We asked for warmer weather and got it.

Houlton teen readying for Shrine Lobster Bowl

Football has played a major role in Damon Reynolds’ life, from the time he was just a small boy.

Upper Valley senior ladies tee off at Portage golf course

The second tournament of the summer for the Upper St. John Valley Senior Ladies Golf Association was held at Portage Hills Country Club Wednesday, July 11.

137 compete in third upper Valley seniors golf tourney of summer

A group of 137 golfers participated in the third Upper St. John Valley Seniors men’s tournament

Presque Isle’s Michaud turns in solid effort at Maine Amateur

Ralph Michaud can look back at his three rounds at the Maine Amateur with great pride.

County youth thrive at state track meet

A number of young Aroostook County athletes picked up victories and many others placed at the Maine Recreation and Parks Association state track and field meet held July 10 at Cameron Stadium.

Business News Browse Business News

Salmon Brook Historical Society opens in Washburn for the summer, plans fundraisers

The Salmon Brook Historical Society in Washburn has officially opened the doors of the Wilder House and Aroostook County Agricultural Museum

Patten experiencing economic growth

Business is booming in Patten, with a number of new stores popping up in recent months, while other establishments have expanded their operations in the past year.

Youngsters learn about bugs at Nylander Museum event

The Nylander Museum hosts numerous events and classes for the community spanning a number of topics, but the subject of Thursday’s gathering was one that no Mainer can escape: insects.

Micmac Fish Farm raising high quality fish with tribal significance

The Micmac Fish Farm, located on Micmac Farms on the Presque Isle Road, is in its second season of selling trout to private stockers, restaurateurs, and members of the general public.

McCready wins Marine Corps gun raffle

John McCready, left, was the winner of a 9mm handgun that was raffled by the Marine Corps Detachment 1368 of Houlton.

From the Bunkers – week of July 11, 2018

Summer hit with a vengeance last week with temps in the 90’s and humidity up there. We asked for warmer weather and got it.

Living Browse Living

Houlton area From our Files – week of July 11, 2018

100 Years Ago - July 10, 1918 New position — Miss Mary Carroll left Saturday for New York City where she has a federal position in the Postal Census department.

Presque Isle Farmer’s Market adds payment options

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle Farmers’ Market can now accept SNAP, EBT and credit cards, and will hold a “soft” opening for the SNAP/EBT/credit card machine tomorrow, Saturday, July 14.

Motorcycle ride to benefit Houlton Salvation Army set for Saturday

On Saturday, July 14, The Salvation Army of Houlton will host its inaugural “The County’s Ride For The Red Shield” motorcycle event.

Opinion Browse Opinion

Rainy day, dream away

Every day, I walk before work, and I set a fast pace, and go for about 80 minutes. I do it all year long, no matter the weather.

Border Outpost: Community

Yes, it was something my mother said offhandedly, not prompted by any question as to the reason why.

An ongoing attempt to undermine the Affordable Care Act

I’m about to make a statement that shouldn’t seem radical to anyone. Ready?

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